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Furthermore, allowing transient accommodation on agricultural land <br /> can change the character of our rural community by incentivizing land <br /> speculation, where investors purchase land with the intention of <br /> converting it to more profitable uses. This can drive up land prices, <br /> making it increasingly difficult for farmers to afford or access land for <br /> agricultural or forestry purposes. <br /> Environmental Impact: The land in our community supports diverse <br /> ecosystems and life habitats. Converting it to transient accommodation <br /> can disrupt these ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity and <br /> potentially further endangering our native species. <br /> The above mentioned property hosts the property owners, several <br /> farm workers and, if this Special Permit is approved, it will also host up <br /> to ten (10) Bed & Breakfast guests. If improperly managed,the <br /> operation could contribute to pollution of soil, water, and air through <br /> activities such as waste disposal, use of chemicals, and increased <br /> vehicle emissions. <br /> 3. Infrastructure impact: This special permit would allow accommodating <br /> up to ten (10) guests. This will lead to increased traffic, placing <br /> pressure on the one-lane road used to access our neighborhood,the <br /> limited capacity bridges, and emergency services. Our winding <br /> one-lane road with unmarked drop offs and numerous blind spots is <br /> hazardous for locals familiar with it. Adding traffic with drivers <br /> unfamiliar with the area seems unwise. If this permit is approved, it <br /> could set precedent and allow the approval of many other similar <br /> Special Permits, which could result in additional costs for the County <br /> services and may reduce the quality of life for the residents of our <br /> community. <br /> 4. Disturbance of neighboring properties: An unpermitted Bed & <br /> Breakfast has been in operation on the above mentioned property <br /> since at least 2019. During this time there have been numerous <br /> instances of guests arriving late at night unable to find the entrance to <br /> the rental, driving into neighboring properties, or shining lights in <br /> next-door houses while waiting for instructions to access the rental. <br /> With double or triple the number of guests, if the Special Permit is <br /> approved, the disturbances of this kind will multiply. <br />